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5- Plan To Cross The Border

Yor has just finished a meeting with her boss where he told her she'll be going on a mission which is going to take place on a cruise ship and she's walking to the train station, wondering how she's going to concoct a story to make Loid and Anya believe she's going to working away for a while. She makes it to her train as she walks on.

"Yuri!" Yor says as she spots Yuri asleep in the corner of the train.

"Sis?!" Yuri says as he wakes up, looking around.

"It's rare to see you on this train" Yor says as she walks over to him.

"Uh, yeah... I just got back from a business trip" Yuri says as he moves his bag so Yor can sit next to him.

"Well, good work. Would you like to join us for dinner? Isabelle's coming over, too" Yor says as she sits down.

"That angel?!" Yuri asks in shock as he covers his mouth, "sorry, Sis".

"It's quite alright, Yuri. Isabelle is quite ethereal, after all. Not only her looks but her personality, too" Yor says with a smile.

"Can I really come over?" Yuri asks happily, "ah, I mean... I'll pass. Loidy's at your place, and I've still got some work to do".

"Goodness, when will you finally just get along with him?" Yor asks as she looks at Yuri.

"I won't" Yuri says with a smile.

"Have you been eating properly?" Yor asks as she tilts her head, "make sure you're not leaving dirty socks around".

"Sis, I'm not a little kid anymore" Yuri says with a slight chuckle.

"Yes..." Yor says as she looks down, "yes, of course".

"I can't keep clinging to you forever" Yuri says as he stands up, the train pulling up to his stop, "though I just did the other day... and actually, you should rely on me if something ever happens. See you later!".

"Bye, Yuri" Yor says as she waves to him, Yuri getting off the train.

Yuri waves to the train as he watches it disappear down the tunnel. Yuri smiles as he walks towards where his apartment is. Yuri gets home and he takes off his coat, emptying his bag as he sees the money he was paid today for his job. He counts it and then sees a flyer for a cruise that takes place in a few days.

Should I take Isabelle on a trip?

Yuri asks as he sits down, looking at the flyer.

--- the next day at the mall ---

Anya and Loid are walking around in the mall when something catches Anya's eye. 

"Step right up! Central Mall's biannual grand raffle is underway!" a man says as he stands behind a table with a raffle box in front of him, a list of prizes to be won plastered on the wall behind him, "every 30 dalc spent gets you one raffle ticket you can use to test your luck in the raffle! First prize, believe it or not, is two tickets for that luxury cruise everyone's buzzing about lately! Keep those tries coming!". 

"Papa" Anya says as she stops walking, "I'm thinking about going on that boat and having a grand adventure".

"I see. How valiant of you" Loid says as he looks down at Anya. 

"Now give the hero Anya the raffle ticket" Anya says as she holds her hand out. 

"Just remember, we only have one" Loid says as he digs in his pocket for the ticket, passing it to Anya. 

Anya gets in the que as she holds her ticket in her hands. 

"First prize has yet to be claimed" the man says with a sleazy smile. 

You fools. Keep dropping money on a first prize you're never going to win. That cruise is going to be mine. I've made sure of that. 

The man says as he looks at a woman in the que. 

Yeah, yeah, I know. We're supposed to act like strangers. 

The woman says as she stands next to Anya. 

The first place prize ticket is stuck to the top of the box. None of you are gonna get it! Call it a perk of working this job! Aren't you excited, Cindy? 

The man says with a slight chuckle. 

I don't even like cruises, but whatever. I guess I'll go if I can. 

The woman says as Anya reads both their minds, knowing their disgusting plan to con everyone who thinks they have a chance of winning. 

"Oh, are you next, little lady?" the man asks as he looks down at Anya, as he passes the box over the table, "here you go. Hope you win!". 

Go on. Hurry up and pick a losing ticket, pipsqueak. The nice lady behind you is gonna pick the first place prize. 

The man says as Anya reads his mind. Anya puts her hand in the box as she feels around for the ticket stuck to the top of the box as she looks the man dead in the eyes, smirking as she grabs the ticket, pulling it out. Anya opens the paper as she shows the man the number one ticket. 

"We have a winner!" the younger boy behind the desk says happily as he rings the bell. 

"How?!" the man asks shocked. 

--- that evening when Yor comes home from work ---

"Loid, Anya, I'm home" Yor says as she opens the door to the apartment. 

"Mama, hear me" Anya says as she runs over to Yor, showing her the prize she won, "Anya has won  luxury cruise!". 

"What?!" Yor says shocked. 

"She managed to win first prize at the department store's raffle" Loid says as he walks over to Yor and Anya. 

"My, that's amazing!" Yor says as she looks down at Anya. 

Too amazing. It's making me wonder if its some sort of trap. 

Loid says as he looks down at Anya. 

Papa is suspicious of everything. 

Anya says as she looks up at Loid. 

"Since there are two tickets, why don't you go with her, Yor?" Loid asks as he looks at Yor, "I still have to work". 

"I'm so excited. I've never been to the ocean" Anya says as she balls her fists. 

"Borf, borf!" Bond says happily. 

"You get to stay at home, Bond" Anya says as she looks at Bond. 

"Borf!" Bond says shocked. 

"The cruise ship Princess Lorelei?" Yor asks as she reads the flyer, "this is the cruise ship I'm going to be taking for work!". 

"Huh?" Loid says confused. 

"And it's the exact ship that's leaving on Friday..." Yor says as she grips the flyer a bit tighter. 

"You're going on a ship for work?" Loid asks as he tilts his head. 

"Oh, yes" Yor says as she looks at Loid, "um... the city is trying to attract a famous department store, so I'm entertaining someone very important from there". 

"Ah, must be a modern form of urban planning" Loid says as he starts to understand it. 

It's actually a job to protect a very important client from assassins. 

Yor says as Anya reads her mind. 

A job battling assassins?!

Anya says shocked. 

So if they happen to end up on the same ship as me, it might make my job quite difficult. What should I do? 

Yor says as she looks back down at the flyer. 

We can't cause trouble for Mama. Let's cancel this ooting. 

Good Anya says inside of Anya's mind. 

Who cares? Anya wants to relax on the big boat. You're thinking the exact same thing. 

Bad Anya says inside of Anya's mind. 

You're right. If we go and help Mama with her work, we might be killing two birds with one stone. 

Good Anya says as she folds her arms. 

Be honest with yourself. You know you just want to go and see the ocean. 

Bad Anya says as she points her pitchfork towards Good Anya. 

"Anya wants to go on the big boat! The big boat!" Anya says as she shuts her eyes, "if I can't, I'm gonna turn bad!". 

"Oh, dear..." Yor says as she looks at Anya. 

"Hm... I'll ask my work tomorrow if I can get paid time off" Loid says as he puts his hand on his hip. 

--- meanwhile, in Isabelle's apartment ---

Isabelle is dressed in her comfy clothes, making dinner for herself, her revision spread all over the apartment as she sings along to the song coming from her record player. 

"Isabelle, it's Yuri" Yuri says as he knocks on her apartment door. 

"Yuri?" Isabelle says confused as she turns the record player down, putting the lid on the pot she's cooking as she walks to the door, opening it, "Yuri, what are you doing here?". 

"Ah, Isabelle. Sorry to interrupt your evening" Yuri says as he looks at Isabelle, "I was just wondering if you were doing anything on your break from school next week?". 

"Um, I was just going to catch up on some revision" Isabelle says as Yuri catches a glimpse of all the paperwork behind her. 

"Well, if you're interested, I came across two tickets for a cruise on the Princess Lorelei this next coming week" Yuri says as she shows her two tickets, "I was initially going to ask Sis but she's busy with work. Would you like to come with me?". 

"Really?" Isabelle asks happily, "that would be amazing! It's my birthday next week, too, so it'd be nice to get out and about". 

"Your birthday?!" Yuri asks shocked. 

"Yes. I turn 20 on Friday next week" Isabelle says as she looks at him. 

"The timing works out great then. I'll meet you outside your apartment, say, 8am, on the Wednesday?" Yuri asks with a smile. 

"Wonderful" Isabelle says happily, "thank you for thinking of me, Yuri". 

"Anytime" Yuri says as he takes his hat off, "well, I best be getting off. Enjoy your evening". 

"Goodbye, Yuri" Isabelle says as she waves to him. 

--- the next day ---

"Paid leave? Yeah, sure, that's fine" the Handler says as she looks at Loid. 

"Huh?!" Loid says confused. 

"I'll pull some strings so you can get some time off at the hospital, too" the Handler says as she starts to write something down on the paper in front of her. 

"Uh... thank you very much" Loid says, slightly concerned as to whether this is a joke or not. 

"Also, we have a lead on Isa, the girl who managed to infiltrate the last HQ we had" the Handler says as he passes Loid a file, "we don't have any information on her as a person, but there's a rumour. She'll be going on the same cruise as you this weekend. Keep a wary eye out for her". 

"Yes, Handler" Loid says as he takes the file. 

--- Wednesday, the next week ---

"An ooting! An ooting!" Anya sings as she, Loid, and Yor find their seats on the train, "Anya hasn't been on an ooting with Mama and Papa in forever". 

"It has been a while, though I'm going for work" Yor says as they all sit down in their seats. 

"Go steady, Anya. You might fall out" Loid says as he holds Anya's shoulder as she stands on the seat so she can looks out of the window which is open. 

If not for this bodyguard job, the three of us could've enjoying this vacation together. What in the world am I saying?! That's putting the cart before the horse. 

Yor says as she looks around. 

"What's the matter, Mama?" Anya asks as she looks at Yor. 

"Oh, the next station will be the one we're getting off at" Yor says as she looks at the trainline stops. 

The train starts to move as the door to the cart opens, Yuri and Isabelle walking in. 

"Here, Isabelle. Let me take your bag" Yuri says as he holds his hand out to Isabelle's bag. 

"Thank you, Yuri" Isabelle says with a smile as she passes Yuri her bag. 

"Isabelle?" Anya says as she spots Isabelle. 

"Yuri?" Yor says as she turns around. 

"Anya?" Isabelle says as she looks at Anya. 

"Sis!?" Yuri says as he looks at Yor. 

"What are the two of you doing here?" Loid asks as he looks at the two of them. 

"Well... you see- the thing is... I... well- we were... we just..." Yuri says as he fumbles on his words. 

"Yuri found out from my friend Demetrius Desmond that it was my birthday this week" Isabelle says as she grabs Yuri's wrist, "he had a spare ticket for this cruise, so he offered it to me". 

"Oh, how sweet of you, Yuri" Yor says happily. 

"It's your birthday this week?" Loid asks as he looks at Isabelle. 

"Yep. I'll be 20 on Friday the 16th" Isabelle says as Loid moves over so Isabelle can sit next to him, Yuri sitting next to Yor. 

"Oh, you're born 16th of April?" Loid says as the date seems familiar to him. 

"Yep" Isabelle says with a nod, "I hope you've got your present ready for me, Anya". 

The four adults chuckle at Anya who fumbles to think of a present idea. They make it to their stop as they all get off the train, Yuri helping Isabelle with her things as Anya holds Isabelle's hand as they walk along the street. 

"The dock is just over there, Anya. Can you see the top of the boat?" Isabelle asks as she spots the top of the boat over the building. 

"Wah!" Anya says as she runs ahead, "ooh!" she says as they make it to the dock, "it's huge!". 

"Calm down" Loid says as Anya repeats the word 'excited' over and over again. 

"Well, I have to meet up with my co-workers from the city hall, so I'll see you later" Yor says as she looks at the four of them, "if it's possible and I'm not too busy, I'll contact you all later". 

"I'm sorry we get to have fun without you" Loid says as he looks at Yor. 

"Mama, do your best!" Anya says as she puts her hand up. 

"Don't work to hard, Sis!" Yuri says with a smile. 

"Knock em dead, Yor-san!" Isabelle says as she balls her fists. 

She knows?!

Yor asks shocked. 

"I'll try come see you for your birthday, Isabelle" Yor says as she looks at Isabelle. 

"Thank you, Yor-san. Good luck with all of your work" Isabelle says Yor bows to them before she walks off. 

Yuri and Isabelle say goodbye to Loid and Anya as they make their way to their deck, Anya and Loid going to the lower deck. Yuri and Isabelle are shown to their room as they open the door. 

"There's only one bed?!" Yuri asks as he looks at the person who showed them to their room. 

"I do apologise, Sir. There was a mix up with another guest so we had to move your room. I hope yourself and your girlfriend don't mind" the man says as he bows to the two of them. 

"Oh, we're not dating" Isabelle says with a smile, "we're just good friends. Don't worry, Yuri. The sofa looks comfortable enough. I can sleep there". 

"I will leave you to it then. Have a nice stay and if there are any problems, don't hesitate to let us know" the man says as he stands aside so Yuri and Isabelle can enter the room. 

"There is a problem! How do you expect me share a bed with a girl?!" Yuri shouts as Isabelle grabs him, bowing to the man as she kicks him inside the room, shutting the door behind her. 

Meanwhile, Anya and Loid are taking a look around the ship, taking in all the different activities available to them. 

"Papa, Papa. We just saw tonnes of fun stuff!" Anya say excitedly as she walks alongside Loid, "they have a pool, a circus, a game room, and there's the ocean, too! Papa, this ship is amazing! I feel a big adventure coming on!". 

"Well, this luxury cruise ship is Ostania's pride and joy" Loid says as he looks down at Anya. 

"Let's hurry and go exploring!" Anya says as she jumps up and down. 

"After we put our luggage in our room" Loid says as he steps aside to show Anya all of the bags. 

"Our own suite! So exciting" Anya says as they go to find their room. 

They make it to the lower decks where they find their room. Loid unlocks the door as he opens it, revealing a smaller room with a porthole window, a set of bunkbeds and a desk with an armchair in the corner. 

"It appears we've accidently come to the jail" Anya says as she starts to walk away, "this place is wrong". 

"This place is right" Loid says as he grabs Anya's hood, picking her up, "this is what you're gonna get down in third class". 

"I'm gonna go join Unkie and Isabelle in the better room" Anya says annoyed. 

"I think they both want some time away from you. Something I crave, as well" Loid says quietly. 

"Please look forward to Anya's next great adventure in the next episode" Anya says as she goes to the corner, crouching down. 

"You won a raffle. Don't get greedy now" Loid says as he shuts the door to the room. 

"But this is Anya's first bunkbed!" Anya says as she runs over to the bunkbeds, "Anya's gonna live on top!". 

"Do as you please. Just don't fall off" Loid says as he takes hit hat off, "Yor and her company are probably in the first-class rooms". 

"No fair. Damn celebs" Anya says as she tries to get to the top bunk. 

"Well, they are entertaining guests, so..." Loid says as he takes off his coat. 

--- where Yor is ---

"Allow us to formally introduce ourselves" Yor's boss says as he stands at the front of the group, Yor stood just behind two other men, "I am Matthew McMahon, director of policy at Berlint City Hall. This is Heymann and Vides from our business development team. And this is Forger". 

"I am Furseal Grey, from the store development group at Arhaus Department Stores" Furseal says as he shakes Matthew's hand, "this is my wife, Shaty. I apologise for bringing our child along". 

"Oh, no!" Heymann says happily, "please, we want you and your family to enjoy your time here!". 

"If your wife needs any assistance, Forger will be happy to help in any way" Matthew says as he gestures to Yor. 

"Thank you" Furseal says as he looks over at Yor. 

So this is Ms Olka from the Gretcher family. She looks completely different from her picture. Did she manage to change her face to help her escape? 

Yor says as she takes a step forward. 

"It's a pleasure to meet you" Yor says as she bows to Shaty. 

So this is Ms Olka's bodyguard? She seems awfully thin. Is she really up to this? 

Furseal asks as he looks at Yor. 

"This Princess Lorelei cruise will be a short one" Vides says with a smile, "three days and two nights, just visiting the nearby islands. We hope you'll be able to relax and enjoy this trip, Mr Grey". 

"Though it's no department store, this ship does have a shopping mall" Heymann says as he passes Mr Grey a map of the boat and all its different activities available to them, "would you like to go take a look?". 

Those two are just normal employees who don't know the truth, right?

Furseal says as he looks at Matthew. 

"Sure, let's go" Furseal says with a smile. 

"I'm fine. I'll stay here and watch the baby" Shaty says as she looks at Furseal. 

"I see. Then we'll have Forger stay behind with you" Matthew says as he looks at Yor. 

"Right this way, Mr Grey" Vides says as he opens the door to the room. 

"Huh? Um..." Furseal says as he looks at Shaty and then Vides. 

Shaty nods as Furseal goes with Matthew, Heymann and Vides, Heymann and Vides walking ahead of the two of them. 

"Is one bodyguard going to be enough?" Furseal asks as he walks alongside Matthew, "shouldn't we all stay together?". 

"She should be quite safe in her room" Matthew says calmly, "we will first be checking the rest of the ship. You needn't worry. Forger is quite capable of protecting more than just Shaty and her son on her own. 

Yor checks the hallway to make sure it's clear as she shuts the door to the room, locking it. She makes her way back over to Shaty who sits on the edge of the bed. Yor gets antsy as she starts to look around the room to make sure it's completely safe. 

"Huh... I guess you really are one of them" Shaty says as she watches Yor. 

"Huh? Oh, yes" Yor says as she checks one of the cupboards, "one of who? Uh, you are Miss Olka... right?". 

"I am. Though I'd prefer that you didn't call me by that name aboard this ship" Shaty says as she looks at Yor. 

"Oh! I'm so sorry!" Yor says as she bows to Shaty. 

"Oh, did you wake up?" Shaty asks as she looks down at her son who slowly starts to wake up from his nap. 

"Oh, I'm terribly sorry!" Yor says as she repeatedly bows a few more times. 

"Mama... Mama..." the boy says as he reaches out for Shaty. 

"It's so strange" Shaty says with a small smile, "I've literally changed my face, but he still knows that I'm his Mother. I'm sure it's due to my voice, my scent, and his eyesight not being fully developed yet. It is unfortunate that I'll never get to hear, 'he looks just like you'. But that doesn't matter right now. Besides, he looks like his Father, so it'd turn out the same either way". 

"Y-Your husband? He seems like a lovely person" Yor says as she shuts the doors to the cupboard. 

"The man you just saw is just a member of our organisation" Shaty says with a slight chuckle, "he's just playing the part. He's a good man, though. My husband was killed along with the rest of my family. That's why the only one I have left is my son here". 

"I'm so sorry, I..." Yor says as she stands up. 

"It's fine. You can say this is a gangster's destiny" Shaty says as she looks at Yor, "but... I'm a bit tired now. I don't need the crime family or its money. I just want to live a quiet, peaceful life" she says as her son starts to cry, noticing the saddened expression on his Mother's face, "there, there. What's got you so spooked? Say, Miss Bodyguard... can I be a bit selfish? Ever since my family was killed, I've been forced to live in hiding. I'd like to stretch my wings just a little bit. I also want him to be able to breathe the fresh air outside". 

"Um... but without the director's permission..." Yor says worriedly. 

"Please. Just for a bit" Shaty says as she tilts her head, "the ones after me don't know what I look like, nor should they know that I'm on this ship. And... you'll protect me if it comes to that, won't you?". 

"V-Very well" Yor says with a nod, "just for a little bit". 

Shaty gets up as Yor walks to the door, opening it slightly as she slips her head out, looking left and right. 

"If you keep on acting like that, you'll just attract more attention to us" Shaty says as she walks over to the door. 

"Oh, uh... I am being cautious of the enemy, but... um..." Yor says as she looks at Shaty, "the thing is... my husband and daughter are on this cruise ship right now. As well as my younger brother and my next door neighbour". 

"Your family are on this ship?" Shaty questions. 

--- where Loid and Anya are ---

"Papa, we need to hurry up and explore the ship before it sinks!" Anya shouts as she runs into the middle of the busy foyer. 

"It's not going to sink! Stop scaring everyone!" Loid says annoyed as he looks around at everyone look at Anya with the same terror in their eyes. 

But... this ship certainly is huge. There seems to be quite a few celebrities present. Just in case of a terrorist incident, I should check for any suspicious people aboard and confirm the layout of the ship. I need to figure out which people might assemble, as well as where and when... 

Loid says as he starts to look around at the people. 

"Papa, you're not having fun" Anya says as she walks over to Loid. 

Damn it... my usual habits. I must rest. I must do my absolute best to enjoy this vacation to its fullest! 

Loid says sternly. 

"Why don't we go and see a performance?!" Loid says as he looks at Anya suddenly. 

You're so serious, Papa. 

Anya says as she shakes her head. 

--- where Yor and Shaty are ---

"Ah, but why did you bring them with you?" Shaty asks as she steps back from the door. 

"Oh, I didn't. This was all completely coincidental" Yor explains as she shuts the door, "my daughter miraculously won this cruise on a raffle and my husband is acting as her plus one. As for my younger brother and my next door neighbour, my younger brother was originally planning to go on this trip with a colleague from work but his colleague cancelled last minute, so he invited our next door neighbour since it's her birthday on the last day of the cruise. The thing is... none of them know about my real job. So if a battle does happen to break out, it would be very inconvenient if they were to spot me. Then again, having any of the other guests seeing me would be a problem...". 

"Well, if they're in third class, you probably won't seem them unless we go to the common area" Shaty says as she lifts her son into her arms a bit more, "there's nothing to worry about". 

"Yes, but..." Yor says as she looks down. 

"You seem really worried about this" Shaty says with a sigh, "that family's just for camouflage, right?". 

"Yes... you're right" Yor says as she becomes uncomfortable with the idea that being the wife of the Forger is only to get her through life so she can keep doing her job, "is... that true?" she asks as the son starts to tear up, "oh, right. Let's go outside". 

"Oh, wait" Shaty says as she looks goes to the bed, sitting her son down on it as she pulls out her suitcase, "I'll let you borrow this". 

Shaty passes Yor a dress and nods as Yor goes into the bathroom and changes. Yor comes out and the three of them make their way to the decking on the side of the ship. 

"It feels so nice" Shaty says with a smile. 

"Um, this outfit..." Yor says as she studies her outfit. 

"Now we just look like two mom friends who came to enjoy the cruise" Shaty says as she looks down at the waves, "it's better than the suit. And if your husband sees you, he'll probably won't recognise you from far away". 

"Yes, you do have a point" Yor says as she walks over to the railing. 

"Oh, shall we go sit on these chairs over here?" Shaty asks as she goes to the chairs, sitting down on one of them, "ah... this is nice. The breeze is so soft". 

"Wow... we can't see the shore at all anymore" Yor says as she sits down on the other chair. 

"You're right" Shaty says as she closes her eyes, "I left so much behind" she says as her son sneezes, "oh, my. Are you getting cold? I guess we can head back". 

"Um, Shaty" Yor says as she stands up, "I'll... I'll do my best! I'll make sure to protect... I promise to properly do my job!". 

"Besh, besh!" the son says as he puts his hand up. 

"Yes, I will do my very besh!" Yor says as she looks at the boy. 

"Gram..." Shaty says as she stands up. 

"Huh?" Yor says confused. 

"That's his name" Shaty says as she cuddles Gram some more, "just like my Father's. His real name". 

"Dam!" Gram says happily. 

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Gram" Yor says as she leans towards Gram. 

"Boo" Gram says as he puts his hand on Yor's mouth. 

"Would you like to hold him as we walk back?" Shaty asks as she looks at Yor. 

"May I?!" Yor asks happily as Shaty passes Gram to Yor as he starts to cry as soon as he's in her arms. 

--- in Isabelle and Yuri's room ---

"Isabelle, are you nearly ready? Are you hungry? The restaurant opens the buffet soon. We need to get a good seat near the food" Yuri says as he knocks lightly on the bathroom door. 

"Sorry, Yuri" Isabelle says as she stumbles out of the bathroom wearing a white summer dress and some light brown sandals, "I had to straighten my hair" she says as she looks at Yuri who's entire face is read, "Yuri, are you with me?". 

"Yes, sorry. Ready to go!" Yuri says loudly as Isabelle chuckles. 

The two of them leave their room as Isabelle puts her bag over her shoulder. 

"Where's this restaurant located?" Isabelle asks as they make it to elevator. 

"It's an open top deck near the pool" Yuri says as the doors open, "I think you'll like it. They've got all sorts of foods and desserts. When it's your birthday, I'll buy you your first alcoholic drink". 

"I'm so hungry" Isabelle says as she pokes her stomach, "I'm going to each so much!". 

"That's good. We should eat as much as we can until we're in food comas" Yuri says happily as Isabelle nods, "you look really pretty by the way, Isabelle". 

"Thanks Yuri. You look really handsome in casual clothes" Isabelle says as she dusts something from Yuri's shoulder, "I only ever see you in suits but you really suit casual clothes. You should wear them more often". 

"Oh, we're here" Yuri says as the doors to the elevator open, revealing a restaurant and a pool with a bar as well. 

"Wow, it's so pretty up here" Isabelle says as she runs towards the railing, "Yuri, look at the sunset!". 

"It's beautiful" Yuri says as he walks over to her, looking at her, "so beautiful". 

"Oh, they're taking photos over there. Let's go get one taken. We should take lots of photos for the memories" Isabelle says as she holds Yuri's hand, walking over to the line of people waiting. 

They take their turn and they stand in front of the railing. Isabelle links arms with Yuri as she rests her head on his shoulder, smiling brightly as the man takes the photo, Yuri's face red with blush. 

"Your photo will be developed by the time you've finished at the restaurant" the man says as he gestures towards the restaurant, "you can come pick it up afterwards. Enjoy your meal". 

"Thank you" Isabelle and Yuri say as they bow to the man before they make their way to the restaurant. 

"I'm sorry folks, but that was my last photo. I'll be back here in an hour with your photos for those who have taken them. More photos will be available in an hour" the man says as he abandons his camera, running off. 

The boys are gonna love this!

The man says as he dips off into the staff exit. 

--- in a back room of the cruise ship ---

A man with long black hair listens into the wire taps he's plastered all over the ship as he picks up on Yor and Shaty's conversation from earlier. 

"Shaty, Shaty..." the man says as he grabs a book from next to him, "Shaty Hutton, room 2125. Shaty Copeland, room 3064. Shaty Grey, room 8053". 

"Boss, Boss, Boss" the cameraman says as he runs into the room. 

"What is it, Hudson?" the man asks as he looks at Hudson. 

"Big news! Do you remember that kid from the secret police who took some of our guys in two months go?" Hudson asks as he shuts the door. 

"Yeah, was it Yuri Briar?" the man asks as he tilts his head. 

"Yeah, him. He's on this ship. I think he's here with his girlfriend" Hudson says as he sits down. 

"This is great. All the people I need to kill, all on one ship" the man says with a slight smirk, "this is gonna be the cruise of a lifetime!". 

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